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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,606.17, 38,095.16 and 15,669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,606.17, 38,095.16 and 15,669.33 is: 21,622.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,606.17 : 38,095.16 = 15,669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,606.17/38,095.16 = 15,669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,606.17x = 38,095.16 × 15,669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,606.17x = 596,925,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,925,555.10/27,606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,622.91

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